The right foods can heal us and the wrong foods can make us sick. Fresh, plant-based foods can nourish your body, calm your cravings, energize you and at the same time provide you with mouthwatering flavours. Print This salad comes together in just 10 minutes and you can serve it as a side dish or…
Whether you are planning a day trip outdoors, overnight hike or a full out camping adventure – good food is essential. Take the time to prepare for your time in nature by packing foods that are lightweight, ready-to-eat and of course provide high levels of nutrients. We always check out Techie Camper for their latest […]
Today I am sharing with you this oil-free vegan okra recipe (aka. Bhindi Masala). Okra is probably one of the most underrated vegetables around. Both Nikki and I truly enjoy this crunchy green vegetable, although admittedly, I don’t cook it very often, maybe a couple of times a year. When it comes to superfoods, okra…
As health coaches, we often talk with people and even see clients, who struggle with iron-deficiency anemia after adopting a plant-based diet. It’s common to hear people describe just how much better they felt eating this way until the issue of anemia arose, and they were ‘forced’ to return to eating meat and or taking…
Easy and healthy, this Pear & Berry Crumble was inspired by a recent issue of Impact Magazine. The headline of the article read ” Beauty From Within” it was part of a series of skin-detoxifying recipes. I was instantly sold. One thing we always encourage our clients and readers to take into consideration when it comes…
I continue to be drawn to clarity and simplicity. ‘Less is more’ remains my mantra. -Stephane Rolland We often play around in the kitchen trying to recreate traditional recipes by stripping away the complexity and giving them a healthy whole food plant-based makeover. This recipe was inspired by the popular Girl Guide cookie called Somas.…
For this recipe, I used fresh arugula, cilantro, and tomatoes to form the base of this veggie-packed bowl. Then I added cooked whole grain rice and lentil mix for a healthy dose of complex carbohydrates and protein. Finally, I topped it off with a mixture of sauteed bell peppers, spiralized zucchini and spinach with a touch of…
This is a common struggle and in fact, most vegans, as well as vegetarians, are actually more “pastatarians” or “carbotarians.” They replace meat, seafood, and dairy products with bread, starches, processed carbohydrates and meat-substitutes, all of which are high in sugar and very acidic. We promise to give you practical advice on how to break…
Confession alert! Coconut in any form is a household staple for Zuzana and me. With plant-based eating becoming more popular it’s great to see companies jumping on board and supporting it by making alternatives for peoples favourite “traditional” animal-based choices – like yogurt. In our opinion, greek yogurt starter culture is the best non-dairy alternative,…
Short on time, yet still want to serve your family a healthy plant-based meal? This recipe roundup is for you! No excuses to reach for that frozen pizza or another heavily processed “easy” dinner that is full of preservatives! Those chemicals that hide in pre-packaged foods, have zero nutrients, provide absolutely no benefits to the…
We all know that we should include more fresh vegetables into our diet. But how do you do this daily? It’s easier than you might think. When we work with our coaching clients one of the basic nutritional habits we focus on make greens the foundation of the plant-based plate. A green salad is the King…
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates So much has happened in recent years to expand the plant-based movement, and for Nikki and I, it has been very exciting to watch things unfold. An article by Food Revolution pointed out that the number of vegans in the U.S. has increased…
Become a conscious consumer. Know what’s in your food and what it will do for you. Through our recipes and messages, we always encourage you to fuel your body with fresh and organic foods and avoid the highly processed stuff. Using substances such as the best organic and gluten free powder to improve one’s health has…
Recently we started experimenting with making raw creamy soups heated in the Vitamix and today we are sharing with you one of our favourite creations, to date. This vibrant soup is nourishing and satisfying, especially on a cold winter day! Durning chilly winter months most of us tend to crave more warming and comforting foods and…
If you are seeking to have a slender and healthy body, you must educate yourself on the full side effects of consuming the wrong kinds of food and learn more about the benefits of green juice recipe for weight loss. And by education, we don’t mean the kind of information you would often find in…